I have a tournament coming (i am entering for sparing), i was wondering if i could get any training advice or drills i can do outside of my classes or maybe even a few combinations that have helped you guys out?.well anyway this is my first tournament and im only an orange belt so i realy could use some help.

Oh yes, By the way im 15 and iv been doing martial arts for almost a year now (about 11 and a half months) I consider my self to be reasonably fit ( I work out and exercise pretty much every day)and iv had a reasonable amount of sparing experiance against both people my age and adults.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by White-Tiger:Oh yes, By the way im 15 and iv been doing martial arts for almost a year now (about 11 and a half months) I consider my self to be reasonably fit ( I work out and exercise pretty much every day)and iv had a reasonable amount of sparing experiance against both people my age and adults.[/QUOTE]

15.....wish I started MA at your age, I was to busy listening to Led Zeplin and Pink Floyd and all the other crap that went with those times.

While I agree with your theory about stamina, I doubt if would help at this stage.

If he's an Orange belt, he's a beginner. It may be that he will only have one short fight and could be knocked out of the competition.

Also, his question shows his inexperience. As such, he'll probably get a huge adrenaline dump and feel exhausted after 10 seconds, regardless of how in shape he is.

As for advice;

1. Keep it simple.2. Don't worry about winning or losing. It doesn't matter.3. Have fun

Just use the techniques and combo's you already have. They'll do just fine.

JohnL[/QUOTE]

JohnL,

wat do u mean....exhausted after adrenaline dump? i have a tourney this 5 sept too...im a bit scared...cos i was scared shitless my last fight last month. for the first time in 10 years (i hav no idea why, i've been fighting regularly for 10 years) i couldnt even lift my legs....n im very flexible..help............

one thing that has always worked for me was the classic skip in side kick with a back fist...as soon as the judge says "hajime!" do that...u'll be sure 2 have the first point...it never ever ever failed me before...